Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon has swiftly become a sensation on Twitch, outperforming Oblivion Remastered in viewership since its release on May 23. This open-world first-person RPG, developed by Questline, immerses players in a grim fantasy realm rooted in Arthurian mythology. Its dark, atmospheric storytelling and innovative mechanics have earned it a "Very Positive" reception on Steam, positioning it as one of the platform's hottest new releases.

Though set in the same universe as Tainted Grail: Conquest, The Fall of Avalon diverges significantly in gameplay. While Conquest merged deck-building roguelike mechanics with RPG elements, the latest entry embraces a "Scrollslike" approach—a term coined by fans to describe games inspired by The Elder Scrolls series, particularly Oblivion and Skyrim. This shift has resonated with players seeking a fresh take on open-world exploration and combat.

Recent data from SullyGnome reveals that The Fall of Avalon averages around 13,000 Twitch viewers, dwarfing Oblivion Remastered's recent drop to 4,000 viewers. The game's dark fantasy aesthetic and immersive gameplay have propelled it into Twitch's top 30 most-watched titles, with potential for further growth as positive word-of-mouth spreads.

While Oblivion Remastered initially peaked at 200,000 concurrent players, its numbers have stabilized around 40,000. In contrast, The Fall of Avalon's steady rise suggests it could soon surpass this milestone—a remarkable achievement for an indie title.

Players praise The Fall of Avalon for its intuitive combat and streamlined potion mechanics, which some argue outshine Oblivion's clunkier systems. However, critics note that its world lacks the sheer scale of The Elder Scrolls. Despite this, its atmospheric depth and indie charm have solidified its reputation as a must-play for fans of Bethesda-style RPGs.

Oblivion Remastered boasts over 4 million players, dwarfing The Fall of Avalon's 200,000 sales. Yet, for a smaller studio like Questline, its Twitch and Steam success signals a bright future. As the game gains traction, it could redefine expectations for dark fantasy RPGs.